ISSUE GUIDES: Medicare
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
SOURCES AND RESOURCES
Organizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.
Nonpartisan organization that conducts research on a variety of health care issues, including children's health, Medicare, and the cost and availability of health care.
1900 L St., NW, Suite 512
Washington, D.C. 20036
phone: (202) 466-5626
http://www.allhealth.org
Membership group that aims to help older Americans achieve independence and dignity. Advocates for health care reform that would ensure high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans, and for the preservation of Medicare.
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
phone: (202) 434-2277
http://www.aarp.org
Member partnership of physicians and professional associations that promote the science of medicine and the betterment of public health. Works to collect and distribute medical, health and professional information. Publishes the Journal of the American Medical Association.
515 North State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
phone: (312) 464-5000
http://www.ama-assn.org
Organization of public health professionals concerned with a broad set of issues affecting personal and environmental health.
800 I St., N.W.
Washington, DC 20001-3710
phone: (202) 777-2742
http://www.apha.org
Public policy research foundation that seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate to include options that are consistent with the principles of limited government, individual liberty and peace. The foundation examines a wide range of issues, including Medicare.
1000 Massachusetts Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
phone: (202) 842-0200
http://www.cato.org
Think tank that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and middle-income people, including health care.
820 First Street, NE, Suite 510
Washington, D.C. 20002
phone: (202) 408-1080
http://www.cbpp.org
Federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid. Formerly known as the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, M.D. 21244
phone: (410) 786-3000
http://cms.hhs.gov/
Operating foundation that conducts and sponsors research on economic, social, and political issues. Based on the idea that government is an instrument, not an enemy, of the people as a means of facilitating the improvement of economic, civic, cultural, and educational conditions.
41 East 70th St.
New York, NY 10021
phone: (212) 535-4441
http://www.tcf.org
Nonpartisan grassroots organization dedicated to eliminating federal budget deficits and building a sound economy for future generations.
1819 H Street, NW; Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20006
phone: (202) 467-6222
http://www.concordcoalition.org
Investigative arm of Congress charged with examining matters relating to the receipt and payment of public funds.
P.O. Box 6015
Gaithersburg, MD 20884
phone: (202) 512-6000
http://www.gao.gov
